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cord-275784-n6jv72l7	Spina, Alfio	The Management Of Neurosurgical Patients During The Covid-19 Pandemic	2020-04-30		.txt	text/plain	2228	131	45	An adequate management protocol can reduce hospital viral spread, improving safety both for patients and healthcare professionals. 1 The management of an ever-increasing number of patients, particularly those suffering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia has deeply affected the organization of healthcare facilities. 11 In a single-center Chinese case series of 138 hospitalized patients, presumed hospitalrelated infection of COVID-19 was suspected in 41% of patients, with a reported mortality of 4.3% and an intensive care unit admission rate of 26%. 12 Furthermore, COVID-19 transmission rate to healthcare worker was reported up to 20% 13 These data suggest that, inadequate hospital setting may represent a relevant route of SARS-CoV-2 spread both for patients and healthcare professionals. Whenever possible, elective surgery for confirmed cases (i.e. Group 1) should be rescheduled, because of this class of patients show higher risks of intensive care need and death.	./cache/cord-275784-n6jv72l7.txt	./txt/cord-275784-n6jv72l7.txt